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Johnson City, Texas
City
Blanco County Courthouse
Blanco County Courthouse
Motto(s): 
"The Crossroads Of The Texas Hill Country"[1]
Location of Johnson City, Texas
Location of Johnson City, Texas
File:Blanco County JohnsonCity.svg
Coordinates: 30°16′27″N 98°24′22″W / 30.27417°N 98.40611°W / 30.27417; -98.40611Coordinates: 30°16′27″N 98°24′22″W / 30.27417°N 98.40611°W / 30.27417; -98.40611
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBlanco
Founded byJames P. Johnson
Named forSam E. Johnson, Sr.
Area
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Elevation
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Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total1,627
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Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78636
Area code(s)830
FIPS code48-37780[5]
GNIS feature ID2410146[3]
Websitewww.johnsoncitytx.org
File:East Main Grill Restaurant, Johnson City, TX IMG 1527.JPG
East Main Grill Restaurant in Johnson City
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290 Diner along U.S. Route 290 in Johnson City
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First Baptist Church of Johnson City

Johnson City is a city in and the county seat of Blanco County, Texas, United States.[6] Its population was 1,627 at the 2020 census.[4][7] Founded in 1879, it was named for early settler James Polk Johnson, nephew of Sam E. Johnson, Sr., and uncle of US President Lyndon B. Johnson.[8] Johnson City is part of the Texas-German belt region.

History

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Johnson City was founded by James P. Johnson, who donated a 320-acre (130 ha) site on the Pedernales River for the founding of the town in 1879.[7][9][10] It was the hometown of Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th president of the United States. The county seat of Blanco County was moved to Johnson City in 1890.[10]

Geography

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Johnson City is located in central Blanco County about 1 mile (2 km) south of the Pedernales River. U.S. Routes 281 and 290 join near the center of town; U.S. 281 leads north 23 miles (37 km) to Marble Falls, and U.S. 290 leads west 30 miles (48 km) to Fredericksburg. The two highways run south out of town together; U.S. 290 soon turns east and leads 47 miles (76 km) to Austin, while U.S. 281 continues south 64 miles (103 km) to San Antonio.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Johnson City has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all land.[2]

Climate

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Johnson City experiences a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with hot summers and a generally comfortable winter. Daily average temperatures range from 82 °F or 27.8 °C in the summer to 47 °F or 8.3 °C during winter.

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Demographics

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2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, Johnson City had 1,627 people, 675 households, and 415 families residing in the city.[11]

The median age was 44.9 years; 21.0% of residents were under 18 and 21.8% were 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males, and for every 100 females 18 and over, there were 81.2 males age 18 and over.[11]

Of the 675 households, 30.1% had children under 18 living in them, 44.7% were married-couple households, 17.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 34.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 or older.[11]

Of the 781 housing units, 13.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.5%.[11]

None of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[12]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[13]
Race Number Percent
White 1,267 77.9%
Black or African American 7 0.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 0.7%
Asian 13 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 99 6.1%
Two or more races 230 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 359 22.1%

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census,[5] 1,191 people, 442 households, and 317 families resided in the city. The population density was 891.7 inhabitants per square mile (344.3/km2). The 490 housing units had an average density of 366.9 per square mile (141.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.67% White, 0.84% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 8.23% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 20.57% of the population.

Of the 442 households, 36.9% had children under 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were not families. About 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57, and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the age distribution was 28.0% under 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median income in the city for a household was $34,148 and for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $30,529 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,977. About 9.2% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under 18 and 11.8% of those 65 or over.

Parks and recreation

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The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, operated by the National Park Service, is 12 miles (19 km) west of Johnson City.[14] Pedernales Falls State Park is located 10 miles (16 km) east of Johnson City. Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve is a nearby wildlife sanctuary with a man-made batcave.

Education

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Johnson City is served by the Johnson City Independent School District, which has an elementary school, middle school, and high school. Students attend Lyndon B. Johnson High School.[15]

Media

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Newspaper

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The Johnson City Record Courier is a weekly newspaper published in Johnson City.[16] It was established in 1883.[17]

Radio

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KFAN-FM/107.9 is licensed to serve Johnson City.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ↑ "Johnson City Texas Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center". Johnson City Texas Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Template:GNIS
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Johnson City city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Profile for Johnson City, Texas, TX". ePodunk. Archived from the original on July 3, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Fredericksburg Man Dies". Austin American. 2 (60). Austin, Texas. March 1, 1915. p. 3. Retrieved January 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ Dallek, Robert (1991). Lone Star Rising: Lyndon Johnson and His Times, 1908-1960. Oxford University Press. p. 19. ISBN 978-0-19-505435-4.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Destination: Johnson City, Texas". Virtual Cities. Archived from the original on September 29, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  12. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  13. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Lyndon B Johnson". National Park Service. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  15. ↑ "Johnson City Independent School District". Johnson City Independent School District. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  16. ↑ "Johnson City Record Courier". Johnson City Record Courier. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  17. ↑ "Johnson City, TX". Texas State Historical association. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  18. ↑ "Lyndon B. Johnson - LBJ Library". www.lbjlibrary.org. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  19. ↑ Highsmith, Carol M. (2014). "The homestead of Sam Ealy Johnson, grandfather of future U.S. president Lyndon B. Johnson, in Johnson City, Texas. From this place, Sam Johnson and his brother, J.R., started thousands of cattle up trails to the railhead in Kansas". www.loc.gov. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
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